Winery Vieux ClocherClassic Vacqueyras Rouge
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Classic Vacqueyras Rouge from the Winery Vieux Clocher
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Classic Vacqueyras Rouge of Winery Vieux Clocher in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Classic Vacqueyras Rouge of Winery Vieux Clocher in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, red fruit or vanilla.
Food and wine pairings with Classic Vacqueyras Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Classic Vacqueyras Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Classic Vacqueyras Rouge
The Classic Vacqueyras Rouge of Winery Vieux Clocher matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of burger roll, blanquette of lamb or duck aiguillettes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vieux Clocher's Classic Vacqueyras Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Léon Millot
Coloured, fruity reds with a dense purple robe, supple tannins and fresh acidity, showing aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, sweet spices and earthy, slightly foxy notes. Round palate, best drunk young. Very cold- and disease-resistant interspecific variety, driving northern vineyards: Canada (Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia), the US North-East and England. Hybrid created in 1911 by Eugène Kuhlmann in Alsace, full sibling of maréchal foch.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Classic Vacqueyras Rouge from Winery Vieux Clocher are 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Vieux Clocher
The Winery Vieux Clocher is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vacqueyras
Southern Rhône cru neighbouring Gigondas: signature Grenache as king red (≥50%) with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault - fleshy and spicy with notes of ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry), garrigue, kirsch, liquorice, pepper and a balsamic touch, firm tannins and a long finish (14-15°), between the power of Gigondas and the elegance of Châteauneuf. Lively rosés and ample whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne). AOC (1990), ~1,450 ha, stony and sandy soils.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Trimmer
Elevated tractor that allows you to pass through the vineyards by straddling them.
